4 Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA III 6Gbps RAID Controller Card with HyperDuo SSD Tiering
Add 4 Internal SATA III (6Gbps) ports to a computer through a PCI Express x2 slot
Features
Supports HyperDuo SSD auto-tiering
4 AHCI SATA III (6Gbps) ports through PCI Express x2
Fully compliant with SATA 3.0 specifications and backward compatible with SATA I/II (1.5/3.0Gbps) drives
Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, and 1+0 modes configured through BIOS
Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards
Port Multiplier FIS-based and Command-based switching supported
Natively supported single chipset design
Simple HyperDuo configuration via card-BIOS level or intuitive GUI console (Windows® only)
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ATAPI commands
Includes Low Profile/Half-Height installation bracket
Supports HDDs/SSDs/Optical/Blu-Ray drives
LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators
ID: PEXSAT34RH
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The PEXSAT34RH 4-Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA Controller Card with HyperDuo adds 4 AHCI SATA III ports to a computer through a PCIe slot (x2), delivering multiple internal 6Gbps connections for high-performance hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs).
Featuring HyperDuo technology, the SATA card offers SSD auto-tiering which lets you balance the performance advantages of SSD storage with the cost-effectiveness and large capacity of standard hard drives. By combining SSD and HDD drives into a single volume (up to 3 SSD + 1 HDD), HyperDuo discreetly works in the background to identify and move frequently accessed files to the faster SSD drive(s) for improved data throughput - up to 80% of SSD performance! (Note: The HyperDuo automatic storage tiering feature is compatible with computers that use a BIOS.)
The PCIe SATA controller card supports Port Multiplier (PM), enabling multiple SATA drives to be connected to one port over a single cable, for a total of 7 drives (Up to 4 drives through PM on one port, and a single drive to the remaining 3 ports). Plus, the SATA controller card offers an effective hardware RAID solution, with native RAID (0, 1, 1+0) support.
Throughput Benchmark
| Drive configuration | Throughput | Drive size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x HDD | 112.81 MB/s | 2 TB |
| 1 x SSD | 490.28 MB/S | 120 GB |
| 1 x HDD + 1 x SSD HyperDuo (Safe Mode) | 489.28 MB/s | 2 TB |
| 1 x HDD + 2 x SSD HyperDuo (Safe Mode) | 715.13 MB/s | 2 TB |
| Drives Used: SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 Series 2.5” 120 GB (VTX3-25SAT3-120G) HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 3.5” 2 TB (WD20EARS) Software Used: IO Meter, 256KB Sequential Read, queue depth = 10 |
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This PCIe SATA 6gbps card is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Leverage SSD performance and standard HDD capacity with HyperDuo technology
- Maximize system capability with SATA III connection speeds
- Fit any standard or low profile chassis with included brackets
Common Customer Questions
Compatible With
View full OS compatibility
Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.13
Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS versions only
Note: Connected drives cannot be used as System / Primary drive in Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Applications
- Use SSD tiering to optimize your system for I/O intensive applications such as Office Suites, Photo/Video Editing and Media Players
- Upgrade an older PCIe-based system to SATA 6Gbps capability, to better utilize faster SATA drives
- Add more internal SATA ports to a computer system, to connect additional storage drives and/or optical drives
- Provide optimized off-site back-ups/vaulting, through built-in RAID 1 capability
- Perfect for multi-drive internal RAID storage solutions
Product Numbers
| Dell Harmony | A7065218 |
| TechData Dis | 11200362 |
| ASI Distribution USA | 136042 |
| D and H | PEXSAT34RH |
| Ingram Micro USA | RB3509 |
| Synnex US | STA-PEXSAT34RH |
| UPC Code | 065030849951 |
| Warranty Information | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Hardware | |
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) |
| Chipset ID | Marvell - 88SE9230 |
| Industry Standards | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Serial ATA 3.0 specification | |
| Interface | SATA |
| Port Style | Integrated on Card |
| Ports | 4 |
| Performance | |
| ATAPI Support | Yes |
| Bootable | Yes |
| LBA support | 48-bit |
| Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested up to 4TB per drive |
| Number of Drives Supported Through Port Multiplier | 1 to 4 |
| Number of Ports That Support Port Multiplier | 4 (can only use 1 PM at a time) |
| Port Multiplier | Yes |
| RAID | Yes |
| Supported RAID Modes | JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks) |
| RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks) | |
| RAID 0 (Striped Disks) | |
| RAID 10 (1+0, Striped set of Mirrored Subset) | |
| Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) |
| Connector(s) | |
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI Express x2 Male |
| Internal Ports | 4 - SATA (7 pin, Data) Plug |
| Software | |
| OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.13 Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS versions only Note: Connected drives cannot be used as System / Primary drive in Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 |
| Special Notes / Requirements | |
| Note | The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps per lane. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps per lane. Only one port can use the Port Multiplier feature at a time. Supports up to 4 drives connected via Port Multiplier, 7 drives total. Port Multiplier not supported in Mac OS. |
| System and Cable Requirements | Available PCI Express x2 slot (backward compatible with x4, x8, and x16 slots) |
| Environmental | |
| Humidity | 20% ~ 80% RH |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Height | 0.8 in [20 mm] |
| Product Length | 2.8 in [70 mm] |
| Product Weight | 1.8 oz [50 g] |
| Product Width | 4.7 in [120 mm] |
| Packaging Information | |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 5.1 oz [145 g] |
| What's in the Box | |
| Included in Package | 1 - PCIe SATA Controller Card |
| 1 - Low Profile Bracket | |
| 1 - Driver CD | |
| 1 - Instruction Manual | |
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SATA Cables (4)
8in Latching SATA to SATA Cable - F/F
Secure latching SATA cable designed for new system boards and SATA hard drives
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12in Latching SATA Cable
Latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.
$6.99
18in Latching SATA Cable
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$7.99
18in SATA to Right Angle SATA Serial ATA Cable
Make a right-angled connection to your SATA drive, for installation in tight spaces
$7.99
Mobile Racks/Hard Drive Backplanes (3)
4 Drive 3.5in Trayless Hot Swap SATA Mobile Rack Backplane
Hot swap up to four 3.5in SATA hard drives in seconds
$117.99
Black Aluminum 5.25in Professional SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer
Swap SATA hard drives in and out of a PC or server, quickly and securely
$98.99
3.5in Trayless Hot Swap SATA Mobile Rack for Dual 2.5in Hard Drives
Easily connect and swap two 2.5in SATA hard drives or SSDs through a single 3.5in front bay
$52.99
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Reviews
Rating Snapshot
| 5 ★ | 2 | |
| 4 ★ | 0 | |
| 3 ★ | 0 | |
| 2 ★ | 0 | |
| 1 ★ | 1 |
Average Customer Ratings
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| Quality of Product |
Simple, functional, and fast.
I had to do very little to get this working. Installed in a Linux server, booted into the card BIOS, configured the RAID and done. It presented the drive to the OS as configured, and throughput was better than I expected (first time using a StarTech controller, so I WAS apprehensive) given the list price. The small size makes for it not getting in the way inside the case or obstructing airflow. I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.
Unstable work
Disks connected to the card are unstable. Speed first 450 MB / s Then drops to 100 MB / s. Mac OS 10.12.3
Great value
Been using it for almost two years now and it's worked consistently good. Used it to connect an internal 4TB drive and my comp case's top HDD docking station, and it does better than expected at both (allows drive hot swapping without issues). Data transfer speeds are just as expected. Totally recommended.
Missing JBOD
On the Tech Specs tab it states that JBOD is supported. I bought this card solely for this purpose. It took me hours to figure out that JBOD is NOT supported. It seems to be an adequate card in general, but, for me, it was a waste of money and time.
Response from StarTech.com:
Hello, Thanks for sharing this feedback with us. We wanted to ensure you that JBOD is indeed supported with this card. However, we are aware that JBOD is defined differently depending on where you look. We define JBOB as a set of disks that operate individually from each other. Whereas other sources cite JBOD as a set of disks that are spanned or concatenated together to function as one disk. We refer to the second as BIG, something this card cannot do. We would suggest speaking with our technical advisors if you would to discuss this further. Thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy:
- Does this device support SAS drives?
- Will this device work with optical drives such as CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, and Blu-ray players?
- What is RAID and what are the different RAID modes?
Installation:
- How do I install my hard drive controller card in Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10? (.exe method)
- How do I install my hard drive controller card in Windows XP? (.exe method)
How to:
- How do I confirm that Windows detects my expansion card?
- How do I confirm that my expansion card is detected by the Mac OS?
- I want to move the hard drive with my operating system installed to my StarTech.com hard drive controller. What do I do?
Troubleshooting:
- Everything is hooked up but nothing is working. What should I do? (Windows)
- How do I rebuild my RAID array?
- When should I upgrade my device's firmware?
Drivers & Downloads
Driver(s):
- [Marvell 88SE9230] Windows PCIe SATA Card.zip
Firmware
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Firmware.zip
Version: 2.3.0.1065 Manual(s):
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PEXSAT34RH.pdf
English Software
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Marvell_MSU_Windows.zip
Version: 4.1.0.2031 -
Marvell_MSU_OSX.zip
Version: 4.1.0.2035 Compliance Letter(s):
- Country of Origin (COO)
- Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Data Sheet(s):
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PEXSAT34RH_Datasheet.pdf
English
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4 Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA III 6Gbps RAID Controller Card with HyperDuo SSD Tiering
Add 4 Internal SATA III (6Gbps) ports to a computer through a PCI Express x2 slot
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